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Mr. Brian Christopher Howell

Passed 09/20/2020

Obituary For Mr. Brian Christopher Howell

Brian Christopher Howell, age 43 of Greensboro, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, 20th of September. His funeral will be held 1:00PM on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Woodard Funeral Home Chapel. He will be available for public viewing from 9:00AM to 6:00PM on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Woodard Funeral Home.

Brian was born in Shelby, NC on December 2, 1976.He was a graduate of North East High School c/o 1995 and attended the School of the Arts where he studied classical music. After high school, Brian joined the Army Reserves. Brian then attended and graduated from ECPI with an IT Specialist degree, where became a member of the National Technical Honors Society.

Brian also obtained his private pilot license. His passions were: enjoying the outdoors, mountains, camping, motorcycle riding, playing the keyboard and piano, taiichi, and flying and making drones. He worked for Volvo (HCL), where he was a dedicated employee for several years.

He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Howell; maternal grandmother, Mildred Carson Schenck; paternal grandparents, Carl and Doletta Howell; great grandmother, Magnolia Carson and a special aunt, Violet Carson Holiman.

Left to cherish his loving memories are his children, Malia Cherry of Charlotte, NC, Elisha Howell of Greensboro, NC and Malachi Howell of Florida; mother, Sylvia Howell (stepfather, Floyd Jarvis) of Brown Summit, NC; sister, Candace M. Jeffries (husband, Jonathan) of Whitsett, NC; niece, Gia Jeffries of Whitsett, NC; nephew, Jace Jeffries of Whitsett, NC; his beloved dog, Rain; special cousins, Sherry Carson Phelps of Greensboro, NC and Andrea D. Reed of Winston-Salem, NC and host of aunts, uncles, other loving cousins, and numerous friends.

Woodard Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.


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Miss you my Bumblebee 🐝 always until we meet again

I still feel Brian's energy around me every day. I even get "ghost" notifications that pop up in my car from time to time of a supposed unread text message from him . I'm told it's just the cache in my phone , old text messages and reminders of all the disagreements and also all the love and happy memories. I will never know anyone else like him. ❤

My sweet Brian, I don't have the words to express how much I've always loved you. You were the light of our family and that light may have been somewhat dimmed it will never go out. You will shine forever in my our hearts. The memories I have of you will live on until I see you again. Keep smiling my sweet cousin. I love you always. Your cousin Sherry. #gonebutnotforgotten❤️❤️

I am disbelief. I just heard that my friend Brian is no longer here. I met Brain in 1998 when the was in Aviation school. I can remember the aviation equipment he had at home and how he would be on that computer for hours. He tried so many times to teach me how to read the screens. I wasn't interested I just loved watching his face light up when he spoke about flying. That smile good make a blind man want to fly. You will truly be missed my friend. Love you Dearly, Aquilla

While very late getting the news now months later, I am greatly saddened to hear of Brian's passing. I met Bee back in middle school and have very fond memories of him over the years. He was my first love and it is through teary eyes I write this. May he rest easy and may his children, Mother, sister and other close family be at peace as hard as this loss is for them. Much love and prayers. Honey Miller

You will always be in my heart and thoughts. Rest in peace

Sylvia, I am praying for you and your family. Asking God's grace to help you heal the pain in your heart. Mary Cook

Thinking-of you Sylvia and prayers for you and your family Brenda Smith

Sylvia, my prayers for you are for strength, courage and peace as you go through this most difficult time. I'm so sorry for your lost.... Sondra Tilman

My heart was sadden when I was told of Brian passing; he was a gentleman at heart and always was very pleasant, kind and helpful. I am praying that God will give the family strength during this grieving time.

Praying now for your strength and comfort during this time. My heart is heavy. He was a giving and compassionate person. He is loved. And will be terribly missed.

I had the pleasure of working with Brian a few years ago. Great attitude, very smart and always helpful. I consider him to be a friend. He will be missed.

I met Brian in the 6th grade. We have some great and funny memories. I am at disbelief that he is gone. His smile would brighten up any dark room.i remember we use to call Power 97 to be a guest DJ. Next thing you know,Brian would be on there doing a rap.lol!! Such great memories that will never be forgotten. RIP my friend. C/O 95!!

I worked with Brian for several years. He was so thoughtful and kind in all situations. I will miss his "good morning" smile.

I met Brian many years ago and found him to be very respectful and very loving. He will truly be missed but God need another musical angel so he called him home.we will see him again with that Beautiful smile so right now may he R.I.P.

"Love the people God send you.One day He will need them back."...Steve Jobs Brian was so kind,so loving.He had a huge heart of compassion for all.He was a joy to be around and had the utmost respect for everyone he came in contact with.And yes,that smile.Huge!Yes,he is missed,yet we will see him again one day in glory.

I worked with Brian at Volvo/Mack for many years. He always had a smile and was such a sweet man. RIP my friend.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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